Polar Bear Club swimmers make their annual icy plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on New Year's Day at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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California desert town takes back the night, wins rare "Dark Sky" award
The U.S. has a rough track record with how it treats new parents, but there are reasons to believe that this could soon be a thing of the past.
A new report concludes that the Graham-Cassidy proposal would reduce federal funding to states by $215 billion by 2026.
The International Astronomical Union has established a committee to finalize a list of official star names. Some companies offer unofficial naming rights for purchase. But the voices of certain communities are often left behind.
Food policy experts weigh in on the possibilities of individual diet choices and sustainable production methods.
Se calcula que 524,000 niños trabajan inimaginables largas horas en los agotadores campos agrícolas de Estados Unidos, y todo es perfectamente legal.
